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I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Singularity University Summit in San Francisco on The Future of Work. After months of research on the topic, reading dozens of books and articles on AI, robotics, and economics, I came to a simple conclusion: the future of work is already here. And [...] Via Carmen Ridaura 
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September 22, 2016 11:47 AM
Today, unlike the past, we don’t “study,” then “work,” and then “retire.” We learn, work, and enjoy leisure throughout our lives, and hopefully this process goes on until our later years
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Gone are standard 40-hour work weeks made up of 5 consecutive 8-hour days. It's time for HR to evolve and address the future of work says John Boudreau.
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“ 10 years ago, Genentech and Wegman’s were the top companies to work for. Facebook had just opened itself to anyone with a valid email address, including businesses. Email and IM were starting to overtake phone calls and meetings as the top form of business communication. Needless to say, a lot has changed since 2006, and the next decade will bring an equally dramatic transformation. So take a few moments to stop worrying about today’s work and take a peek into the future — you don’t want to let these big trends sneak up on you!”
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From the Spinning Jenny to the desktop computer, humans have always invented new tools to make their work lighter, more efficient and more productive. While these inventions have generally made our lives easier, there has always been a corresponding concern about the impact they might have on jobs. The classic example is of 18th century Luddites who destroyed industrial machinery which they considered to be undercutting their salaries and which they feared would displace them. Many argue the answer to such fear is that technology has always led to new jobs – the Industrial Revolution created more work and in a greater variety than had ever previously existed – it’s an argument which, in theory, should apply to the future too.
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My dad retired as a Library Science professional soon after which the profession of Library management was transformed by digital forces. With the rise of digital content, we now needed different kind of librarians who could help us walk through this maze of information and find what we need, not Via Carmen Ridaura
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August 26, 2016 5:25 AM
Habilidades necesarias en un mundo disruptivo |
